Haven Pregnancy Support

06/10/2025

Important Update 💙

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have had to cancel our planned Cherish event, which was scheduled to take place during Baby Loss Awareness Week on Friday, 10th October. We are truly sorry for any disappointment this may cause.

Though we can’t gather in person, we remain united in remembrance, love, and support.

We will post other events that are happening during Baby Loss Awareness accordingly, and we will have some gift packs available to create your own keepsake.

Take care and be gentle with yourself.

01/10/2025

This year’s theme for Baby Loss Awareness week (9th – 15th October) is “Together we care”, and it provides an opportunity for bereaved parents, their families, and friends to commemorate their babies' lives and raise awareness about pregnancy and baby loss.

This is a reminder that our Cherish event, taking place during Baby Loss Awareness Week, is happening next Friday evening, 10th October at 7pm. The final day for registrations is Sunday, 5th October.

Please join us in honouring and remembering the little lives that left a lasting imprint.

Special guest speaker, Tessa Chaffey from Miscarriage Matters NZ, will share reflections on healing and hope.

To register, please go to www.havenpregnancysupport.org.nz/events
Cost is $10 pp (sponsorship available)

22/09/2025

Our Cherish event is just three weeks away! It is open not only to men and women who have experienced miscarriage, but also welcomes all who have experienced baby loss, along with their family and friends. We gently hold space for grief, remembrance, and connection.

We have been preparing for the evening by applying a base coat on the stones, as shown in the photos. You don’t need to be an artist; you can make dots or write your baby's name on your keepsake. It is honouring memories through art and connection.

Please join us in honouring and remembering the little lives that left a lasting imprint.

Special guest speaker, Tessa Chaffey from Miscarriage Matters NZ, will share reflections on healing and hope.

To register, please go to www.havenpregnancysupport.org.nz/events
Cost is $10 pp (sponsorship available)

01/09/2025

At Haven Pregnancy Support, we understand the profound pain of losing a baby, and we are here to offer compassion and support during such a difficult time. We are incredibly grateful for the wonderful services provided by Windsor Funerals. Hazel and her team provided a beautiful Farewell Cocoon for one of our families, allowing them to carry their baby with love and dignity. They also arranged a peaceful setting for the farewell, which brought comfort to those involved.

We wholeheartedly recommend Windsor Funerals for their compassionate and gentle approach to guiding families through the heartache of loss. Furthermore, we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the Windsor Funeral team for their generous donation to Haven Pregnancy Support, one of the services provided by Windsor Park LifeCare Trust. This support not only enhances the assistance we provide to mothers, babies, and families in our community but also reinforces our shared commitment to care and compassion in times of sorrow.

Marina Young
Service Manager
www.havenpregnancysupport.org.nz

22/08/2025

Today, we observe National Rainbow Baby Day on August 22nd to honour rainbow babies, remember those who came before them, and acknowledge each parent's journey.

After losing a baby during pregnancy or infancy, the experience of pregnancy is forever changed. A subsequent pregnancy can feel like a balancing act between happiness and sorrow, hope and anxiety. A rainbow baby is cherished and longed for, but parents who have experienced loss understand that there are no certainties. While a rainbow baby can never take the place of the baby who passed away, they deserve to be celebrated and recognised as part of the family’s journey, while always keeping the memory of their beloved baby who died in their hearts.

20/08/2025

We celebrate with this family on the safe arrival of their precious baby girl. ❤👣

12/08/2025

Lovely to receive some more knitwear from Forrest Hill Presbyterian Church and other wonderful people.

Haven offers both emotional and practical support to parents and families. Our priority is to ensure that everyone we encounter feels heard and truly valued. 💚

We are incredibly grateful to the talented knitters and crocheters who donate these beautiful creations. We also appreciate those who contribute baby gear, enabling us to assemble lovely bundles that we distribute most weeks. Families are genuinely thankful for these gifts. 🙂

If you require baby gear or are struggling in any way, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us via our website www.havenpregnancysupport.org.nz or email info@havenpregnancysupport.org.nz

05/08/2025

We are excited about our annual Cherish event on Friday, October 10th, held during Baby Loss Awareness Week.

This year, we have a special guest speaker, Tessa Chaffey from Miscarriage Matters NZ, who will share reflections on healing and hope.

Join us for a calming evening of mandala painting and supper, honouring memories through art and connection.

This event welcomes all who have experienced baby loss - Mums and Dads, along with their family and friends. We gently hold space for grief, remembrance, and connection.

The evening will be held at cafe'windsor, Windsor Park Baptist Church in Mairangi Bay.

To register, please go to www.havenpregnancysupport.org.nz/events

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to email Marina info@havenpregnancysupport.org or phone 021 373 325

16/07/2025

This week, Marina from Haven Pregnancy Support and Sarah, the Manager of Windsor Park LifeCare Trust , received a donation of beautiful handmade quilts from the wonderful ladies and team at Bays Patchwork Group. We have already begun distributing the quilts, and the families are deeply touched by these precious gifts. They especially appreciate that each quilt is unique and made with care.

09/07/2025

An encouragement to the mums and dads out there. When the days feel long and the nights even longer, let “one” be your lifeline. One cuddle, one smile, one nap—each moment is a tiny triumph.

You’re not just getting through; you’re growing something beautiful, one heartbeat at a time. You’re doing an incredible job, even when it is sometimes messy 🌈

www.havenpregnancysupport.org.nz

03/07/2025

Are you struggling with not knowing how to navigate a legal issue? The next community law clinic is coming up on Tues 15th July.
Free consultation and legal advice.

Are you struggling with not knowing how to navigate a legal issue? Our next community law clinic is coming up on Tues 15th July.

This clinic provides guidance on most legal issues, including matters involving family, employment, tenancy and immigration.

Check out more details or enquire about making a booking here: https://www.wplifecare.org.nz/law-clinic.

Thanks to Auckland Community Law Centre for partnering with us to provide this service.

30/06/2025

Did you know that even before your baby is born, they are learning about the world and getting to know you? Discover how your baby's five senses—taste, touch, smell, sight, and hearing—develop during pregnancy. Check out this video on https://www.babycenter.com.au/v25012785/your-babys-senses-during-pregnancy-video

The BabyCenter Australia website is very informative and follows the development of the baby in the womb from conception through pregnancy and after.

Your baby’s senses of taste, touch, smell, hearing and sight start developing even before he’s born. Watch our video to learn what your baby might be able to…